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Shaping the Future of Adaptive Lightweight Structures.
The Collaborative Research Center DediGrad (SFB/TRR 402) is dedicated to exploring how graded, adaptive materials can transform the way lightweight systems behave — smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Our team is comprised of experts in materials science, engineering, and computer science. We are dedicated to advancing the field of adaptive lightweight structures through collaboration and innovation.
001 VISION

Our Vision.
3D Grading

DediGrad’s vision is to revolutionize adaptive lightweight structures through innovation. Our research focuses on creating materials that respond dynamically to their environment, enabling smarter, faster, and more sustainable systems. We aim to lead the way in transforming industries and improving the quality of life through groundbreaking advancements.
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002 MISSION

Our Mission.
Intelligent Production Technologies. Load-Dedicated Reinforcement Architecture

The mission of the TRR 402 is to exploit existing savings potential both in production through resource-efficient technology fusion and in the use phase through mass reduction. The TRR pursues a long-term sustainability strategy to research new production methods for the optimal combination of fibre composite and plastic technologies, exemplified by profile and surface technology demonstrators with load-appropriately graded property characteristics.
003 TEAM MEMBERS

Our Team Members

Our team is comprised of experts in materials science, engineering, and computer science. We are dedicated to advancing the field of adaptive lightweight structures through collaboration and innovation. Together, we are shaping a smarter, faster, and more sustainable future.

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01 DEPUTY SPEAKER 2 PEOPLE

Speaker

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02 MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE 5 PEOPLE

Management Committee

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03 SUBPROJECT LEADER 24 PEOPLE

Subproject Leader

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04 RESEARCHER 28 PEOPLE

Researcher

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05 MANAGEMENT OFFICE 4 PEOPLE

Management Office

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06 SUPPORTER 9 PEOPLE

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07 ALUMNI 3 PEOPLE

Alumni
005 HIGHLIGHTS

News & Events

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News

Updates of the TRR 402

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Generalversammlung in Dresden

General Assembly of TRR 402 DediGrad in Dresden

The 3rd assembly of the general body took place at Fraunhofer IWU with a workshop for the PhD researchers and the meeting of the industrial advisory board.

Release Date
20.03.2026
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Verbund 2026 in Chemnitz

Verbund 2026 – Symposium for Composite Materials and Material Systems in Chemnitz

Dr. Kristina Roder and Nisha Poonia presented their results at Verbund 2026 – Symposium on Composite Materials and Material Systems in Chemnitz.

Release Date
13.03.2026
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Conference News
King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok

TRR 402 DediGrad presented in Thailand

Prof. Dr Lothar Kroll presented TRR 402 DediGrad at the international RAM’26 conference in Bangkok, strengthening the international visibility of the research consortium.

Release Date
23.02.2026
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TRR 402 DediGrad presented at Carbon Korea 2025 in the context of new international cooperation.

TRR 402 DediGrad presented at Carbon Korea 2025

Prof. Dr Lothar Kroll presented TRR 402 DediGrad at Carbon Korea 2025 in Seoul, highlighting research on intelligent production technologies for sustainable lightweight structures on an international stage.

Release Date
20.11.2025
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Events

Upcoming and pasts events

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General assembly of TRR 402 DediGrad in Vienna

General assembly of TRR 402 DediGrad in Vienna

The next assembly of the general body of TRR 402 will take place at TU Vienna on 14 September 2026.

Event Date
15.09.2026
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General assembly of TRR 402 DediGrad in Chemnitz

General assembly of TRR 402 DediGrad in Chemnitz

The fifth assembly of the general body of TRR 402 takes place on February 23rd and 24th at TU Chemnitz.

Event Date
23.02.2027
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Explore publications and materials from the TRR 402

Learn more through scientific publications, posters, presentations, and open-access papers and gain insights into current research results and developments within the collaborative research center.

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Do you have questions about the TRR 402 or are you interested in collaboration? Feel free to contact us – we are happy to hear from you and will gladly respond to your inquiry.

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Shaping the Future of Adaptive Lightweight Structures.